LGBTQ+ Law Section
The LGBTQ+ Law Section strives to:
- Support understanding among WSBA members of the legal needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents of Washington.
- Assist LGBTQ+ residents and those who represent them.
- Better understand how their legal needs can be met.
- Support research, education, and collaboration by section members on issues of sexual orientation and gender identification.
- Promote the study of LGBTQ+ law and report on changing law and regulations as they affect LGBTQ+ people and communities.
- Assist in legislative work undertaken within the scope of GR 12.
- Act as a liaison between the WSBA, its Board of Governors, LGBTQ+ organizations, and the public.
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The LGBTQ+ Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
Upcoming ProgramsJoin Our List Serve | Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee Meetings |
Upcoming Programs
NEW Webinar! Climate Justice: Perspectives on Sustainability and Inclusion
Developed in partnership with the WSBA LGBTQ+ Law Section
This program explores the intersections of climate justice, sustainability, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, with a focus on how the built environment, workplace design, and sustainability strategies can either reinforce or reduce inequities.
Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how these issues show up in legal contexts, including compliance, risk management, governance, and advising clients on sustainability initiatives. The program will also address the growing expectation that organizations align climate goals with broader equity and inclusion commitments, and what that means for lawyers in practice.
When: June 5, 2026
Time: Noon–1 p.m. PDT
Credits: 1.00 Ethics (Equity)
Executive Committee
Chair: Adriena Clifton (2025-2026) Chair-Elect: Vacant (2025-2026) Immediate Past Chair: Vacant (2025-2026) Secretary: Sara Epler (2024-2025) Treasurer: Jonathan McCoy (2025-2026) New Member Liaison*: Vacant (2024-2026) Board of Governors Liaison*: Alain Villeneuve (2025-2026) | At-Large Members: Nic Doherty (2024-2026) *Nonvoting member |
Executive Committee Meetings
The WSBA LGBTQ+ Law Section Executive Committee generally conducts meetings bi-monthly via Zoom at 4-5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 813 8373 7978
Passcode: 350283
Join Our List Serve
To join the section list serve and for general questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact the Section Chair.
